Everybody Stories

Crown Crown / Derrick Barnes ; illustrated by Gordon C. James

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.

Golden domes and silver lanterns Golden domes and silver lanterns / Hena Khan ; illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam.

Grandma's tiny house Grandma's tiny house / JaNay Brown-Wood ; illustrated by Priscilla Burris

In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all.

Hello goodbye dog Hello goodbye dog / Maria Gianferrari ; illustrated by Patrice Barton

A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school.

How to find a fox How to find a fox / Nilah Magruder

"Equipped with a camera and determination, an adventurous little girl tries to track down an elusive red fox, which proves more difficult than she thought"--

Little Kunoichi, the ninja girl Little Kunoichi, the ninja girl / written and illustrated by Sanae Ishida

"Little Kunoichi, a young ninja in training, is frustrated. Inspired by tiny Chibi Samurai's practice and skills, she works harder than ever--and makes a friend. Together, they show the power of perseverance, hard work, and cooperation when they wow the crowd at the Autumn Festival"--

The Ring bearer The Ring bearer / Floyd Cooper

"Jackson's mom is getting married, and Jackson is nervous about his role and his new family"--

Sing, don't cry Sing, don't cry / Angela Dominguez

Presents a loving Abuelo who brings his guitar and memories on visits spent singing with his grandchildren in the face of good and bad times.

Sing, don't cry Sing, don't cry / Angela Dominguez

Presents a loving Abuelo who brings his guitar and memories on visits spent singing with his grandchildren in the face of good and bad times.

The Wonderful things you will be The Wonderful things you will be / Emily Winfield Martin

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

Yo soy Muslim Yo soy Muslim / Mark Gonzales

A lyrical celebration of multiculturalism as a parent shares with a child the value of their heritage and why it should be a source of pride, even when others disagree.